Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Dedication v
3. Contents vii
4. List of maps viii
5. List of images ix
6. Acknowledgements xii
7. List of abbreviations xiv
8. Introduction 1
9. I Queer Cities 11
10. 1 Britain’s queer playground 13
11. 2 Split scenes in Leeds 42
12. 3 Gay and civic pride in ‘Madchester’ 69
13. 4 Naval gazing in Plymouth 98
14. Maps 124
15. II Queer Comparisons 131
16. 5 Circling around 133
17. 6 Urban accommodation 158
18. 7 Making histories, memories and communities 186
19. Epilogue 214
20. Note on sources 221
21. Notes 225
22. Suggestions for further reading 260
23. Index 263